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Canty Passes Measure Backing Fire Fighters, Promoting Government Transparency

May 23, 2024 | Canty

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — A measure to give greater autonomy to fire protection districts, while promoting government transparency, authored by state Rep. Mary Beth Canty, D-Arlington Heights, recently passed the legislature and will go to the governor’s desk for signature....

Avelar Passes Bill Protecting Lifesaving Reproductive Care in Illinois

May 22, 2024 | Avelar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – A bill passed by state Rep. Dagmara ‘Dee’ Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, passed out of the House proactively protects women’s right to life-saving care from any further attacks on women’s health by the conservative majority on the US Supreme Court. “In...

Buckner Advances Measure Creating Digital Drivers’ Licenses, Modernizing Illinois Transportation

May 21, 2024 | Buckner

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – State Rep. Kam Buckner, D-Chicago, recently passed a measure to allow the creation of digital drivers’ licenses and state IDs in Illinois, utilizing modern technology to streamline transportation. “Creating digital drivers’ licenses is an important...

Gordon-Booth Votes to Waive Building Permit Fees for Disabled Veterans

May 21, 2024 | Gordon-Booth

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Disabled veterans who need to modify their home to accommodate their needs would no longer be charged local building permit fees under a plan supported Wednesday by state Rep. Jehan Gordon-Booth, D-Peoria. “When a veteran needs to make safety...

Avelar Eliminates Building Permit Fees for Disabled Veterans

May 21, 2024 | Avelar

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — Working to help disabled veterans modify their homes to better accommodate their needs, state Rep. Dagmara “Dee” Avelar, D-Bolingbrook, voted to waive local building permit fees under a plan supported unanimously in the House Wednesday. “By...

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